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Landslides caused by heavy rain in western Indonesia killed 11 and injured 18, the Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management (BNPB) said on Sunday.
It took place at Cihanjuang Village in West Java, about 150 km southeast of the capital Jakarta, at 4:00 pm (local time) and 7:30 pm on Saturday, BNPB spokesman Raditya Jati said in a statement.
"The first landslide was triggered by high rainfall and unstable soil conditions. The subsequent landslide occurred while officers were still evacuating victims around the first landslide area," Raditya added.
The death toll was preliminary as of Sunday morning, he said, adding that potential rain and thunderstorms through the day may hamper rescue efforts.
President Joko Widodo in October warned Indonesia that heavy rains from the La Nina weather system could trigger flooding and landslides, and affect the nation's agricultural output.
A La Nina pattern is characterised by unusually cold temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean.
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India's defence minister said on Monday that New Delhi had ended its military conflict with Pakistan in May as it had met all its objectives and had not responded to pressure, rejecting US President Donald Trump's claim that he brokered the truce.
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GCC welcomes efforts for two-state solution amid Saudi-French conference
Trump sets new deadline of 10 or 12 days for Russia to act on Ukraine
Defence minister denies India bowed to pressure to end fighting with Pakistan
More aid needed to tackle famine-like conditions in Gaza, says WFP
Thai, Cambodian leaders agree to ceasefire after five days of battle
Six killed in Bangkok market after gunman opens fire
Houthis threaten to target ships linked to Israeli port trade
Intense rains lash China swelling waterways, rivers; landslide kills 4
